The men’s team of Reuben Arthur, Zharnel Hughes, Richard Kilty and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey had smooth baton exchanges to win gold in 38.13 seconds, holding off a fast-finishing South African team anchored by individual 100m gold medallist Akani Simbine.

South Africa set a national record of 38.24 seconds for silver, with Olympic champions Jamaica anchored by Yohan Blake having to settle for bronze in 38.35 seconds.

Australia was second coming into the final leg before finishing fourth in 38.58 seconds. It was the second fastest ever AUS time at a Commonwealth Games and 11th fastest all-time.

England’s women ensured a famous double with Asha Philip, Dina Asher-Smith, Bianca Williams and Lorraine Ugen setting a national record of 42.46 seconds to win gold, bettering the bronze England won at Glasgow 2014.